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Indian Journalist:

Qur’an and Constitution Both Demand Resistance to Injustice: Huda Zariwala

Journalist and activist remains defiant after release on bail for criticising UP Chief Minister over the demolition of a historic mosque in Saharanpur

Indians Urged to Fly Kites in Solidarity With Gaza After Reported Ban

A solidarity campaign organised by BDS India and Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine is calling on people across the country to fly kites between 11 and 15 September in support of Palestinians.

Only Muslim MLA in Gujarat Refuses to Stand for Additional Vande Mataram Lines

Imran Khedawala, a Congress MLA, said he respects the national song but does not agree with the additional portion now being sung

BJP MLA Threatens Missile Strike on Bhopal’s Muslim-majority Area

BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma sparked outrage after calling for a missile to be fired at Bhopal’s Muslim-majority Qazi Camp, before claiming he was referring to a place in Islamabad.

Saharanpur Mosque Demolition: Jamiat Chief, Owaisi Question Double Standards

The historic mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate in Uttar Pradesh was demolished by the district administration early Saturday amid heavy security

Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi:

Saharanpur Mosque Demolition Defies Rule of Law: Majlis Ulama-e-Hind

The demolition of a mosque located within the Saharanpur Collectorate complex in Uttar Pradesh has triggered questions over due process, administrative accountability and adherence to constitutional safeguards.

Muslim Board Announces Mass Movement to Protect Constitution, Religious Freedom

A key element of the campaign will be the preparation of a White Paper documenting cases of discrimination, constitutional violations and human rights abuses

Owaisi Challenges RSS Ideology, Questions Bhagwat’s Message on Hindu-Muslim Unity

AIMIM chief cites writings linked to Savarkar, Hedgewar and Golwalkar, and raises questions about minority policies of the RSS

Hindu Organization Members Assault Muslim Students Over Hijab

ABVP members also raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram”  and reportedly turned physical and assaulted Muslim students for wearing hijab.

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Leader Calls for Greater Muslim Unity at International Islamic Unity Conference

Malik Moatasim Khan, Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, has called on Muslims across the world to strengthen unity and overcome sectarian and internal divisions, describing solidarity as a fundamental source of strength for the Muslim Ummah.

Iranian Supreme Leader’s Representative in India Issues Statement on Prophet Muhammad’s Birth and Islamic Unity Week

Hujjat al-Islam Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in India, has extended greetings to the people of India, religious leaders, scholars, intellectuals and cultural figures on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (A.S), and Islamic Unity Week.

India’s Waqf Registry is Failing at Its Purpose

For the communities whose mosques, graveyards, dargahs, and madrasas depend on this process, none of that is abstract. It's the difference between land with a secure legal status and land sitting in limbo.

Seminary Student Assaulted and Forced to Drink Alcohol in UP, India

Intoxicated youths grabbed the victim’s beard and hurled communal slurs; they even attempted to throw him out of the train.

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind Slams Maharashtra Anti-Conversion Law, Says it Threatens Freedom of Religion

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind has criticised the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, arguing that several of its provisions undermine constitutional protections for freedom of conscience, religious liberty, privacy and personal autonomy.

Muslim Groups Protest Rajasthan UCC Bill, Seek Withdrawal of Proposed Law

Muslim organisations took to the streets in Jaipur on Friday to protest the Rajasthan government’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), later attempting to march towards the state Assembly before police stopped them with barricades.

Muslim Youth Dies After Attack by Hindu Extremists in Uttar Pradesh; Five Arrested

Azeem, a 24-year-old Muslim man, died at a hospital in Delhi after being attacked by Hindu extremists associated with the Kanwariya pilgrimage in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Telangana A-G Admits Disputed Land Linked to Jamia Nizamia is Waqf Property

During a hearing in the High Court on a petition challenging the proposed auction of Jamia Nizamia land, the Advocate General questioned the petitioner’s legal standing; next hearing on 17 August

44 Muslims Killed in India in First Seven Months of 2026, Rights Tracker Says

At least 44 Muslims were killed in India during the first seven months of 2026, according to figures attributed to the South Asia Justice Campaign (SAJC)’s India Persecution Tracker, making the period the deadliest year-to-date recorded by the organisation since it began documenting such cases in 2022.

Maharashtra Plans Tighter Rules for Minority Educational Institutions

A state committee has recommended stronger verification following questions over the speedy approval of 75 institutions in January.

Muslim Leaders Unite to Launch National Platform on Constitutional and Community Issues

Prominent Muslim leaders from across the country have resolved to establish a common national platform by bringing together representatives from all sections of the community to address the pressing issues confronting Indian Muslims.

Kamal Maula Mosque Resumes Friday Prayers After Supreme Court Relief

Supreme Court on Thursday permitted Muslims to offer Friday prayers at the premises of a dargah adjacent to the 11th-century Bhojshala complex and directed the government to ensure that Muslims are allowed to offer namaz at the site between 1 and 3 pm on Fridays.

29-Year-Old Indian Muslim Youth Dies in Police Custody After Torture

A 29-year-old man died following alleged custodial torture in Kerala's Kollam district, with his family alleging that he was brutally assaulted by police after being taken into custody, suffering fractured ribs that later led to a severe lung infection. 

Ancient Handwritten Quran Copy in Assam Mosque Reflects Region’s Shared Culture

The centuries-old manuscript, preserved in Pingleshwar village of Kamrup district, has become a symbol of a strong relationship between different communities in the region

CJP Protest: APCR Assures Legal Help to Muslim Victim of Police Misconduct

Relatives reported police pressure, home raids, and detentions affecting Mohammad Junaid’s household and his married sister’s family.

Biggest Regimes Can Be Shaken If We Rise Above Hindu-Muslim Politics: Indian Gen Z Leader

Abhijeet Dipke in his victory speech urged students to pledge that they would reject politics based on religious divisions and instead focus on the country’s pressing issues.

Muslim Youth Paraded with a Dog Leash Around Neck in Haridwar; No Arrests Yet

The victim, identified as 28-year-old Shadab Khan, had gone to visit a woman friend in her house when the marauding group barged into her abode and assaulted him.

Maulana Mahmood Madani:

Don’t Play With Muslim Students’ Future: Jamiat Chief Opposes Jauhar University Demolition Order

The issue raises fundamental questions about the rule of law, natural justice, and the state’s constitutional obligations, says Maulana Mahmood Madani.